FX wildcat 22 sound level
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No sweat, I am the same, I love flashlights too. However, I don't have one that would burn through a paper bag, that's bright. I do alternate between two daily carry lights, a Surefire LX 2 at 200/15 lumens and a Surefire E2D Ultra at 500/5 lumens.
It comes with the territory, guns and lights, you have to see what your going to shoot!
Sorry didn't mean to get off topic...
It comes with the territory, guns and lights, you have to see what your going to shoot!
Sorry didn't mean to get off topic...
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Now about the two 25 caliber guns you argue about. I wonder if the pellet speed is the same ??
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I put two baffles in tip of wildcat I can say maybe a tad bit quieter. Really nothing to brag about.
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Then again I have only shot 7 pellets through it. May need some breaking in?
Any info about the loudness?
Any info about the loudness?
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I don't know about everyone else but I find it sad that the FX Wildcat in 22 cal is louder than the .25 cal. Im guessing its because the shorter length of the shroud.
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Well, I have the WC .22 and find it in fact more quiet than my other pcp's.
But there is one lucky guy that have both, the .22 and .25 WC. What do you say Ted - which is the most quiet?
But there is one lucky guy that have both, the .22 and .25 WC. What do you say Ted - which is the most quiet?
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Hi Gunner , "...more quiet than my other pcp’s..." To which PCP you are comparing ?
Thanks.
Ps. I sent message to Ted , and I'm waiting for the answer.
Thanks.
Ps. I sent message to Ted , and I'm waiting for the answer.
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Daystate air ranger .22, AA ultimate sporter .177, Steyr hunter 5 .22, Fx Bobcat .25, and of course the WC .22.
The other springers and the pistons is not to mention, they are all way to loud.
Edit: By the way: I have silencers on all my airguns, except the bobcat and the wildcat - no need for soundreduction on them in my opinion.
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steppenwulf Said
My new WC is a bit on the loud side for my backyard. just wanted to let other owners with a similar issue that AoA sells individual baffle extensions (1) at $25. I want to keep the gun short and light so I've added 1 baffle. hoping this solves it. if not well will order 1 more.
My new Bobcat MKII has a similar setup on the end of the shroud and I remember Ted saying in his video showing his new Wildcat, that the Wildcat uses the same type of extensions as the Bobcat.
In the pictures below you can see it's a two piece shroud extension that is completely hollow. Very surprising how much this little thing cuts down the noise compared to when it's remove from the gun and you pull the trigger. Very loud!!!
If the threaded end of the shroud on the Wildcat is the same as it is on the Bobcat, this Huggett moderator should screw right on and really quiets the gun down. At least it did on my Bobcat. I bought it at Precision Airguns and Supplies, cost $239.00 but it is beautifully made and takes all of 15 seconds to install. Total length of the Huggett is 6.5 inches so about 4 inches longer than the two piece hollow extension that comes with the Bobcat.
Hope this helps.
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kricket is quieter as well.
Ted has a post somewhere on here..... like the quiet to quietest rifles
Ted has a post somewhere on here..... like the quiet to quietest rifles
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Until someone posts an actual DB meter, we should all stop with the 'it is quiet' banter. Yes, it is quite than an battleship shooting. We all know this. Now a DB meter will be the the determining factor.
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No naging, but now I feel rather confident - there must be more than one version of the .22 wc.
I've looked at sevral picks now, f.ex the picture with Ted holding both the 22 and 25. My 22 version has a longer barrel, or at least the schroud is longer....?
It also seems that the one Ted is holding has a extra extension at the mussle, and still is shorter then my version.
This can have an impact on the loudnessresult I must say.
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You are correct in the loudness. Again. I feel there should be a few 'Chapters' of us airgunners in a given area or state to state, etc. That would allow people to meet and greet, then able to test or show off each others gear in a non competition setting. I am a part of a lot of 'groups' for various activities and sports I am into with other like minded individuals. There are meets all the time. Once a month normally for each group.
In doing that, it would give each 'chapter' or 'community' of 'gunners' (in this case) to share a specialized tool with others to resolve any questions about a specific item in a scientific, fact driven method with repeatable results.
I am an electronics guy. So I have all the specialized tools to do what I do. As stated before though, I do not mind investing in another 'tool' that would benefit myself and the community. Frankly I am surprised a company like AoA doesn't do this sort of testing. Or a Company like 'FX' wouldn't do this. It would be a nice piece of purchasing info to look at while trying to make an educated decision on such an expensive item looked at as a luxury item.
Could be something simple like. - 24" wildcat barrel with no additional shrouds. Shooting a .22 JSB Diabolo Extra King 18.2 grains ( this is all an example and not real world info). Open field, 3 feet in front, 3 feet behind 'Super sound meter' 3 shots. Reads 92db
Then there could be additional tests like - One Shroud/ baffle, Two Shrouds/ baffles, Three --> all the way up to 6 or so with additional DB readings for each. Of course there would have to be a disclaimer of some sort stating that these results were done in x environment and should be used as a guide line and not something to swear by.
I mean, FX and AoA claim to test each one before they leave the facility. I do not know how that would be possible if there are things like the 'hole in the air tube' slipping by them. If they were in fact testing them and then shipping, how hard would it be to add the DB meter readings to each rifle. There is enough PROFIT/ Markup in each of these to warrant the extra care or info to be included in each rifle.
----- ALL OF THIS IS AN EXAMPLE AND NOT FACTUAL INFO! ------
If there were local chapters, people could invest in a few of the big ticket items and share them amongst each other, or even like a true club, collect dues to purchase big ticket items for everyone to use. HP Compressor/ Fill station comes into mind, Chronograph, DB meter, Trigger Pull meter, anemometer. This is a sport where there is a lot of trust among the users of the items and not an inexpensive sport to be involved in. Why can't we treat it like such? Have an actual club setup.
In doing that, it would give each 'chapter' or 'community' of 'gunners' (in this case) to share a specialized tool with others to resolve any questions about a specific item in a scientific, fact driven method with repeatable results.
I am an electronics guy. So I have all the specialized tools to do what I do. As stated before though, I do not mind investing in another 'tool' that would benefit myself and the community. Frankly I am surprised a company like AoA doesn't do this sort of testing. Or a Company like 'FX' wouldn't do this. It would be a nice piece of purchasing info to look at while trying to make an educated decision on such an expensive item looked at as a luxury item.
Could be something simple like. - 24" wildcat barrel with no additional shrouds. Shooting a .22 JSB Diabolo Extra King 18.2 grains ( this is all an example and not real world info). Open field, 3 feet in front, 3 feet behind 'Super sound meter' 3 shots. Reads 92db
Then there could be additional tests like - One Shroud/ baffle, Two Shrouds/ baffles, Three --> all the way up to 6 or so with additional DB readings for each. Of course there would have to be a disclaimer of some sort stating that these results were done in x environment and should be used as a guide line and not something to swear by.
I mean, FX and AoA claim to test each one before they leave the facility. I do not know how that would be possible if there are things like the 'hole in the air tube' slipping by them. If they were in fact testing them and then shipping, how hard would it be to add the DB meter readings to each rifle. There is enough PROFIT/ Markup in each of these to warrant the extra care or info to be included in each rifle.
----- ALL OF THIS IS AN EXAMPLE AND NOT FACTUAL INFO! ------
If there were local chapters, people could invest in a few of the big ticket items and share them amongst each other, or even like a true club, collect dues to purchase big ticket items for everyone to use. HP Compressor/ Fill station comes into mind, Chronograph, DB meter, Trigger Pull meter, anemometer. This is a sport where there is a lot of trust among the users of the items and not an inexpensive sport to be involved in. Why can't we treat it like such? Have an actual club setup.
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